- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,748 sq ft
8671 Sw 97th St G, Ocala, FL, 34481
Community: On Top of the World
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Home type
Villa
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Year built
1985
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Lot size
1,703 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$129
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Taxes
$514 / Yr
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HOA fees
$494 / Mo
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Last updated
1 day ago
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Views
93
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Saves
1
Questions? Call us: (352) 780-7325
Overview
Enjoy easy, low-maintenance living in this highly sought-after Bostonian Model end-unit villa, ideally positioned just inside the main gate of On Top of the World, a premier 55+ gated golf community—with peaceful green space right across the street. Whether you prefer a golf cart ride, a bike cruise, or a relaxing stroll along tree-lined streets, you’re just minutes from all the amenities and activities that make this community so special. This thoughtfully updated home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a spacious 2-car garage, plus a bright, finished Florida room perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round. Inside, you’ll find luxury vinyl plank flooring, elegant crown molding, and a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a deep sink, refaced cabinetry, and an expanded serving area and prep island—ideal for hosting friends and family. Cozy up by the fireplace or unwind on the covered patio just off the sliding glass doors. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a 2018 roof, 2016 Trane HVAC system, and 2021 water heater. Additional highlights include a solar attic fan, whole-house water softener, custom blinds throughout, insulated garage door, new Genie opener, and garage screens for added comfort and privacy. This is the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and active adult living—come see why so many love calling this community home! The monthly HOA fee includes Basic Spectrum Cable, irrigation water, roof repair, exterior painting every seven years, exterior maintenance and insurance, landscaping, trash & recycling, 24/7 monitored gates and what seems like endless amenities; three pools (2 outside & 1 inside & another under construction), two state of the art fitness centers, pickleball (uncovered & covered), billiards, archery range, corn hole, bocce ball, tennis, shuffleboard, horse shoes, remote control flying field and race cars, 175+ clubs, woodworking shop (extra fee), library, and much, much more! A golf cart community with access to several shopping centers. Centrally located 20 minutes from the World Equestrian Center, easy drive to 4 cruise ports and/or airports, and within a close proximity to entertainment complexes in Orlando. Sorry, washer & dryer DO NOT convey.
Interior
Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 2
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- In Garage
Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Heating
- Heat Pump
Features
- Attic Ventilator, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Levels
- One
Size
- 1,748 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- No
Patio & Porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Roof
- Shingle
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway
- Garage Door Opener
- Off Street
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 1985
Lot Size
- 0.04 acres
- 1,703 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- None
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Information
- Association Fee: $494
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Elevators, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Pickleball, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Common Area Taxes, Pool(s), Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Recreation Facilities, Trash
Taxes
- Annual amount: $513.97
- Tax year: 2025
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Restaurant, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
Location
- City: Ocala
- County/Parrish: Marion
- Township: 16S
Listing courtesy of: Patti Doty, RE/MAX FOXFIRE - HWY200/103 S, 352-479-0123
MLS ID: OM722877
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Apr 22, 2026, 08:28am PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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Community Key Facts
Age Restrictions
- 55+
Amenities & Lifestyle
- See On Top of the World amenities
- See On Top of the World clubs, activities, and classes
Homes in Community
- Total Homes: 10,000
- Home Types: Single-Family, Attached
Gated
- Yes
Construction
- Construction Dates: 1981 - Present
- Builder: On Top of the World Communities, On Top Of The World
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The following amenities are available to On Top of the World - Ocala, FL residents:
- Clubhouse/Amenity Center
- Golf Course
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Aerobics & Dance Studio
- Card Room
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- Ballroom
- Library
- Billiards
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Softball/Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Gardening Plots
- Continuing Education Center
- Demonstration Kitchen
- Outdoor Patio
- Pet Park
- Steam Room/Sauna
- Racquetball Courts
- Picnic Area
- On-site Retail
- Multipurpose Room
- Misc.
- Locker Rooms
- Golf Shop/Golf Services/Golf Cart Rentals
There are plenty of activities available in On Top of the World. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- 100 Grandparents
- Alpha Investment Group
- American Jewish Club
- Aqua Belles
- Arbor Club
- Arbor Tennis Club
- Avalon Social Club
- Ballet Club
- Basketball
- Billiard Club
- Bocce Ball
- Bowling
- Bridge Practice
- Bunco
- Bundicious Chicks
- Bus Ocala Run
- Candler Hills Men's Golf Assoc.
- Car Scanner Decals
- Cardio Mix
- Cards
- Caribbean Club
- Casino Nights
- Ceramics Class
- Cert
- Chess
- Chorus
- Chorus Concert
- Community Patrol
- Computer Club
- Continuing Education Classes
- Craft Fairs
- D'Clowns
- DBD Classes
- Dance
- Dancin' on the Top
- Dancing Singles
- Day Trips
- Decorating Committee
- Democratic Club
- Dominoes
- Embroidery Chicks
- Entertainment on the Town Square
- Expos
- Family History
- Farmers Markets
- French Club
- Fresh-air Fitness
- Game Night
- Garden Club
- Genealogical Society
- General Frances Stamp Club
- Get Acquainted Coffee
- Girls Night Out
- Glow Bunco
- Golf
- Greyhound Club
- Happy Hour
- High Tea
- Hoofin it for Hospice
- Hoosier Club
- Horseshoes
- Illinois Club
- Indigo Social Club
- Irish Club
- Italian/American Club
- Karaoke Friends
- Kickboxing
- Kingdom of the Sun
- Knit Witts
- Ladies Golf
- Lambda
- Library
- Lifelong Learning
- Line Dancing
- Men's Golf
- Miniature Golf
- Model Railroaders
- Monday Night Bridge
- Music Concerts
- NY/NJ Club
- Native Plant Group
- Neighbors of Windsor
- New England Club
- Original Karaoke Group
- Painting
- Pickleball
- RC Flyers
- Racquetball
- Rags to Riches Sale
- Red Hatters
- Republican Club
- SPCA
- Sail Away Cruise Club
- Scandinavian/American Club
- Sewing
- Sewing Bees
- Shuffleboard
- Shuffleboard Club
- Shutterbugs Photo Group
- Side Kick Western Dance Club
- Singles Club
- Snowbird Club
- Softball
- Southern Club
- Square Dancing
- Stamp Club
- Sunshine Quilters
- Sunshine Singers
- Tai Chi
- Talent Shows
- Tall Tale Traveler's
- Teachers Club
- Tennis
- Theatre Group
- Travel Toppers
- Unique Birders
- Veterans Club
- Visually Impaired Support Group
- Women of the World
- Wood Carving
- Woodworking
- Yoga




